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Darth Maul voice actor "wasn't into" the character's design and says seeing The Phantom Menace "was the biggest disappointment" of his life

Peter Serafinowicz didn't have a good time on Star Wars: Episode 1

Total Film

Star Wars actor says watching film at premiere was ‘biggest disappointment of life’

‘I wasn’t that into my character,’ British star admitted, two decades on

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: 'It’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about...'; Lessons on success from Hollywood icon

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: Hollywood legend Denzel Washington shares a powerful message about success. He believes true achievement lies not in personal gains but in positively impacting others. Washington's perspective highlights the importance of kindness and generosity. His words inspire people worldwide to focus on contribution and…

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Schwarzenegger Is Making A New Conan Movie, So I Want To Gush About The Original

What is best in life?

Cinemablend

I Love The Movie Sneakers, But It Kind Of Ruins The Big Reveal At The End

Not enough secrets.

Cinemablend

Film festivals like TIFF set the tone for wider industry norms — here’s what we’re watching around AI

This week, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is celebrating 50 years of films and programming.

The Conversation

Who are the new contenders to play James Bond?

With Denis Villeneuve directing and Steven Knight writing, it changes everyone’s thinking about who could be Bond... so who’s now most likely

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Which ‘Star Wars’ actors have died?

We're approaching a half-century of 'Star Wars.' Here are the iconic actors who are no longer with us.

We Got This Covered

AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined

Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality.

The Conversation

Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader debut is comically one-dimensional, but it has untapped potential

It’s a bit undercooked, but Epic is cooking.

Dot Esports

Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader?

As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA union has made it clear that using AI to resurrect voices without clear agreements digitally is a no-go.

Euronews

Actors' Union Sues Fortnite Over AI Darth Vader

An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, it said Monday.

International Business Times

SAG-AFTRA is mad that Fortnite used AI for Darth Vader instead of hiring a human

Although, that would kind of defeat the whole purpose of what the feature is for.

Destructoid

I can’t stop talking to Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader—and it’s the most fun I’ve had all season

He's the sassiest Sith Lord ever, and I love it.

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The Independent UK

Star Wars legend lending voice to Fortnite posthumously

Gamers who recruit Darth Vader will be able to hear James Earl Jones’s booming voice

Destructoid

Darth Vader, using a dead man’s AI voice, is cussing and using slurs in Fortnite—and it scares the hell out of me

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.

Windows Central

Fortnite added an AI-voiced Darth Vader people are already tricking into swearing and saying slurs — here's his location

Epic Games has added an AI-voiced Darth Vader to Fortnite, and within hours of his arrival, people had already figured out how to trick him into swearing and saying slurs.

PC Gamer

Fortnite added an AI-powered Darth Vader and—surprise—players immediately tricked him into saying slurs

Update: Epic has deployed a hotfix to address Vader's profanity.

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TechRadar

Forget the Force, AI brings the late James Earl Jones’ iconic Darth Vader voice to Fortnite

Disney and Epic Games have announced the return of Darth Vader's iconic voice, despite James Earl Jones passing away last year.

GamesRadar

Fortnite adds a generative AI Darth Vader that uses James Earl Jones' voice, which immediately began swearing and talking about skibidi toilets, and not everyone is happy

"Why does a battle royale game need to contribute to boiling the oceans?"

Tom’s Guide

Fortnite iOS return blocked — live updates on game being down worldwide

Fortnite isn't working on iOS worldwide and it's stuck in approval limbo.

TechRadar

Agatha Christie's AI ghost is here to teach you how to kill...at writing mystery stories

Agatha Christie’s new BBC Maestro course resurrects the Queen of Crime through careful AI craftsmanship.

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29 Intriguing “Today I Learned” Facts That You Probably Didn’t Learn In School

The internet can be a wonderful treasure trove of knowledge—so long as you’re curious, media-savvy, and know what sources are reputable.

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Denzel Washington hails James Earl Jones as ‘one of the greatest actors ever to be on a Broadway stage’

During a celebration of the late star’s life, Denzel Washington has called James Earl Jones “one of the greatest actors ever to be on a Broadway stage”.

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Oscars Honor Gene Hackman And Quincy Jones

The 95th Academy Awards honored Gene Hackman and Quincy Jones for their lasting impact on the film industry.

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